Ceiling Ideas (Part 2)

We spent a little time looking this-a-way last Thursday…

We spent a little time looking that-a-way too…

Mr. P always gets a little worried when we get to these kinds of things…

…but I cheered him on from below…

…as he as he drew a close enough-style line…

Woo hoo! It worked!

Only four more packs of planks to go!

PS- For more info on the wood planks we’re using on our ceiling, check out this post: Ceiling Ideas

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44 Responses to Ceiling Ideas (Part 2)

1. Luciane At HomeBunch.com says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 7:43 am

   Layla, you look great even when you’re working!

   I love these pics.. they’re really cool and the ceiling is looking fantastic.

   Lots of love to you.

   xo

   Luciane at HomeBunch.com

   

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   • Layla says:

     Sep 6, 2011 at 7:46 am

     Why thank you Luciane. You’re very sweet!
     We’re super stoked about the new ceiling planks too! I had hoped to be finished by now, but we’re heading out to shoot our pilot this week, so I guess finishing it will have to wait ’til next month- LOL!

     

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2. Sharon Menzel says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 7:57 am

   The ceiling is looking awesome! Love the idea – really impressed with the product you are using…thanks for sharing! Best of luck with everything in Atlanta and with your new pilot show. Smiles ~ Sharon

   

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   • Layla says:

     Sep 6, 2011 at 8:03 am

     Thank you Sharon! We’re happy with the ceiling plank product too…SO glad it’s so inexpensive!
     And thank you for the well wishes on our pilot shoot too…we’re really looking forward to making over that living room!

     

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3. Brooke says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 8:15 am

   Can I just say…thank goodness I’m not the only one who uses the dining room table as a ladder!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Sep 6, 2011 at 8:21 am

     LOL! Yep- we use the dining table as a ladder, and that little accent table as a nail gun holder!

     

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4. Debbie says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 8:26 am

   Looking good! You guys are so talented!
   Debbie

   

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   • Layla says:

     Sep 6, 2011 at 8:44 am

     Thank you Debbie! I don’t know that we’d use the word ‘talented’, but we’re definitely determined to get that ceiling up once and for all!

     

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5. Judy says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 8:28 am

   Can’t wait to see the new ceiling!

   XO!
   Judy

   

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6. Roeshel says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 8:58 am

   You two are just so cute – great picture story and I can’t wait to see the reveal! I love planked ceilings! Enjoy the pilot shoot! Looking forward to hearing the details!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Sep 6, 2011 at 9:03 am

     Thank you! And we’ll be blogging about the whole pilot shooting adventure starting this Thursday…can’t wait to see how it all comes together!

     

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7. Mandy says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 9:36 am

   Do you think this would work in covering up an ugly 1976 popcorn ceiling that someone painted over, sealing it forever??

   

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   • Layla says:

     Sep 6, 2011 at 9:42 am

     Yes! A commenter named Kathy posted this on our Ceiling Ideas post:

     Kathy says:
     Sep 5, 2011 at 8:17 am
     We hung it over a yucky popcorn ceiling. We started by finding the joists in the ceiling and screwing furring strips into them. That way we could use the pneumatic finished nail gun to hang the actual boards. We have also used this product in our bathrooms, on the walls this time, to hide damaged drywall. It works if you hang it vertical and horizontal, because I cannot ever do anything the same twice!

     

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     • Mandy says:

       Sep 6, 2011 at 9:51 am

       Thanks Layla! I’m definitely going to look into it! Have a great day!

       

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       • kit @ DIYdiva says:

         Sep 6, 2011 at 1:52 pm

         I don’t think there’s any reason why you can’t shoot a finish nail straight into the joist without the furring strips. If you use 2″ finish nails it should clear 1/2″ wood and 3/4″ drywall and still have enough hold in the joist. Even if you shoot on an angle through the tongue of the board like this.

         Just a thought that may save you the time of installing furring strips.

         

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8. Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 9:40 am

   I can’t wait to see the finished product and to try this in my sunroom!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Sep 6, 2011 at 9:42 am

     We can’t wait to see the finished product too, Jess! LOL!

     

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9. Leen says:

   Sep 6, 2011 at 9:59 am

   lovin your pics

   hoping you will get to trying it on the popcorn ceiling soon, I am on pins and needles waiting to see if it works!

   

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10. Kim in MD says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 10:06 am

    I love the ceiling, Layla! You and Kevin are so cute in these pics working together! Best of luck with the new show!

    

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11. Rhonda says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Ceiling looks great! I absolutely cannot wait to see your pilot adventure!! Please keep us posted! I must admit I’m a little sad…I know you guys are going to be a big hit and then all of us out in blogland will miss out on your incredibly adorable lettered cottage redos. I’m super excited for you two though, keep up the good work

    

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    • Layla says:

      Sep 6, 2011 at 10:30 am

      Well, thank you Rhonda, but there’s no guarantee the show will be picked up, and don’t worry- we love workin’ on our own abode, and I love bloggin’ too much to ever stop the redo party here on TLC.net!

      

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12. Rachael says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I love the plank ceiling. I’m hoping to be brave enough to do that in my kitchen. But out ceiling is awkward, not sure about how I would transition to the living room. But we did do a plank wall in our living room. And your spring mantel was inspiration on how do decorate my mantel. I just posted pics on my blog, I’m new to this, but things have been fun so far Thanks for the inspiration! Keep up the good work.

    

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13. Teresa says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Comin’ right along! All that hard work will be a beautiful payoff. So much better that the boring white drywall ceilings we have.

    

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14. Missy says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 11:45 am

    LOVE it! Don’t ya just love your nail gun…don’t know how we lived without one for so long! I would love to have planks on my ceiling….maybe I can do that in my master bath re-do. (someday..sigh)
    I’ve been working on building a window seat in my dining room…I’m SO excited about it! woo hoo! It’s lookin’ good!
    Love ya lady!

    

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15. Lesley Ann says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Love the ceiling. and I really love the pictures, it certainly makes the diy project more interesting. Cheers

    

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16. Tina says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Just love the storyline of putting this ceiling up… Too cute.. It is looking great and will be worth the wait…

    

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17. Emily Morrison says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    It looks amazing!! I’m definitely going to tackle that project some day in our kitchen!

    

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18. Belinda says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Layla, I love your creative decorating ideas! I thought of you and Kevin recently while perusing Craigslist – a man has wood from several bowling alley lanes listed for sale. I know you two would do something fabulous with it!

    

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19. Kaytie @ GardenKitchenHome says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    AH! Swoooon! Want to come to Philly to do this in my home?!

    

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20. kit @ DIYdiva says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    It’s looking great. Anyone who looks that good installing a ceiling should definitely have a TV show!

    Even though this isn’t the final “after” picture, I thought I’d ask since it may be a while until we see the final result… you mentioned you’re using “Moonlight White” on the planks. Is this the same color of white you used on your wood shelving wall and trim, or are you going for different shades of white? Is there a color you use consistently for your windows, trim, etc? I’m planning a white wood ceiling and I don’t know if it’s too much of the same if it matches the wood wall, or if it should be a different shade. Thanks for any insight!

    

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    • Layla says:

      Sep 6, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      Hi Kit!

      Right now the trim and “wonder wall” are painted two different shades of white, but we’ll be painting it all Moonlight White after we finish the ceiling.
      It’s our favorite white!

      

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      • kit @ DIYdiva says:

        Sep 7, 2011 at 9:43 am

        Thanks Leyla… for some reason white intimidates me more than a gallon of bright red, but you’ve made a believer out of me!

        

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21. Tabitha says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    This looks great! We actually just did this in our kitchen, and added 2 beams. We had a crack that we thought wouldn’t be visible under a beam, but realized it was too wide and would look silly. So we planked the ceiling and did a light white paint… I LOVE IT. You’ll love yours too .

    

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22. kelly in georgia says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Ohhh this makes my neck hurt just looking at your photos! I can’t even PAINT the ceilings without neck and shoulder strain, so I know you guys are VERY determined to be doing wood up there. It will be gorgeous when it is all done. Wish I could help you out with your pilot, especially since we will be moving our oldest child to Atlanta then – but getting a place set up for a 23 year old to live in could be a show unto itself!!
    Does your show have a name yet??????

    

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23. Aimee @ My Pink Life says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    It looks awesome Layla!! Cannot wait to see what you do with the room when it’s all done. LOVE everything you do!

    

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24. Diana @ Our Vintage Home Love says:

    Sep 6, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    It’s lookin’ good! Can’t wait to see your entire room when it’s all done! It will be gorgeous and lovely, I’m sure!!

    

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25. the domestic fringe says:

    Sep 7, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    I told my husband what you’re doing with your ceiling and he liked the idea. I think we’re going to do it in our living room. We’ve been looking for a solution. Thanks for sharing!
    ~FringeGirl

    

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26. Shannon Hoose says:

    Sep 8, 2011 at 7:50 am

    You guys are so awesome & inspiring. I have been following your blog for a while now. We just bought a fixer upper house out in the country & I am so glad that you’ve given me awesome ideas & the courage to try them!

    

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27. Shauna Oberg says:

    Sep 8, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    I’ve always loved planked ceilings and it’s interesting to see the process. Can’t wait for the reveal!

    

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28. michelle starling says:

    Sep 8, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Great post. Are these panel packs the ones that are available at Lowe’s? I’ve been thinking of doing something similar to my ceilings. I can’t wait to see it all done.

    

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29. Roy Merideth says:

    Sep 9, 2011 at 7:15 am

    I love the ceiling. We (my neighbor and I) just finished 1200 sq ft in my basement. We had estimates of $40,000.00 and we did it ourselves for $16,000.00! That includes a small kitchenette for the kids, an office/bedroom, a bathroom, and a large livingroom/gaming room. We are enjoying the heck out of it. The greatest satisfaction comes from knowing we did it ourselves (with some hired help for electrical, major plumbing and drywall).

    Your posts inspire us and keep us thinking of ways we could change other rooms in our house. The garage is up next!

    

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30. Rachel @ We Heart Minnesota says:

    Sep 9, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I love the ceiling. We are currently in the process of stenciling our ceiling…http://weheartminnesota.com/2011/09/06/do-not-try-this-at-home/. But so far it is not going as smoothly as yours. Maybe next time we’ll try the planks.

    

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31. Cheryl siciliano says:

    Sep 9, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    you two are amazingly cute and I love love love the beautiful work you do. You are inspiring me and driving my husband crazy!

    

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32. Carmen says:

    Sep 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    We are about to do this to the ceiling in our dining room! Thanks for the idea! What color did you paint your planks? We have white wainscoting and a light green wall color. What do you recommend? So excited about the new pilot!

    

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